This week, Raq sits down to discuss R. Kelly's explosive interview with Gayle King (3:10), Jussie (50:57), Will Smith playing Serena Williams daddy Richard Williams (54:03), and the initial reactions to the Michael Jackson Leaving Neverland documentary (58:32).

We close out the show with our comment commentary (1:04:28) and the Pass the Mic segment (1:13:44). 

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This week, Raq sits down to discuss R. Kelly's explosive interview with Gayle King (3:10), Jussie (50:57), Will Smith playing Serena Williams daddy Richard Williams (54:03), and the initial reactions to the Michael Jackson Leaving Neverland documentary (58:32).We close out the show with our comment commentary (1:04:28) and the Pass the Mic segment (1:13:44). Subscribe:Apple Podcast &amp; Google Podcasts: <a href="http://bit.ly/IsTheMicStillOn">http://bit.ly/IsTheMicStillOn</a>Spotify: <a href="http://bit.ly/IsTheMicStillOnSpotify">http://bit.ly/IsTheMicStillOnSpotify</a>Is The Mic Still On is part of the Dead End Podcast network. For more shows, please visit <a href="http://deadendpodcasts.com">http://deadendpodcasts.com</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

A raw and uncut conversation about the world today. ITMSO covers a wide range of topics from social issues to life lessons delivered through the same hilarious unfiltered voices that you’ve come to love and appreciate.

A raw and uncut conversation about the world toda…

Is The Mic Still On

Surviving the R. Kelly CBS Interview (feat. Raq)

Fun Facts

Best Thing Seen

TSA and ICE Agents at Airports

Heaven Sent

Afro Man's Viral Rise and Police Encounter

Ray J's Shocking Threats

Cesar Chavez accused of sexual abuse

Texas Rap Lyrics on Trial

Pass the Mic

00:00 Intro
06:05 Fun Facts
15:47 Best Thing Seen
27:56 TSA & ICE Agents at Airports
31:16 “Heaven Sent” Discussion
54:06 Afroman’s Viral Rise & Police Encounter
1:01:19 Ray J’s Shocking Threats
1:13:28 Cesar Chavez Allegations
1:17:28 Texas Rap Lyrics on Trial
1:19:44 Pass the Mic

Articles Discussed
LaRussell deactivates social media after backlash
https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/984571-larussell-deactivates-social-media-backlash-heaven-sent-track
Afroman wins lawsuit against police
https://www.independent.org/article/2026/03/20/police-sue-critics-afroman/
Cesar Chavez accused of sexual abuse
https://www.npr.org/2026/03/20/nx-s1-5754964/cesar-chavez-sexual-assault-allegations-legacy
Professor caught on hot mic discussing Black students
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/hunter-college-professor-hot-mic-rcna260945
Texas rapper faces execution with lyrics used as evidence
https://www.theroot.com/rappers-try-to-stop-a-black-texas-mans-execution-based-2000094205
Ray J responds to Ma$e and Shyne controversy
https://www.theroot.com/brandy-speaks-out-after-ray-j-goes-off-on-these-popular-2000095820

 

00:00 Intro 06:05 Fun Facts 15:47 Best Thing Seen 27:56 TSA &amp; ICE Agents at Airports 31:16 &ldquo;Heaven Sent&rdquo; Discussion 54:06 Afroman&rsquo;s Viral Rise &amp; Police Encounter 1:01:19 Ray J&rsquo;s Shocking Threats 1:13:28 Cesar Chavez Allegations 1:17:28 Texas Rap Lyrics on Trial 1:19:44 Pass the Mic
Articles Discussed
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<li data-section-id="15lddrn" data-start="921" data-end="1074">LaRussell deactivates social media after backlash <a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/984571-larussell-deactivates-social-media-backlash-heaven-sent-track" data-start="975" data-end="1072">https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/984571-larussell-deactivates-social-media-backlash-heaven-sent-track</a></li>
<li data-section-id="2lu83p" data-start="1076" data-end="1192">Afroman wins lawsuit against police <a href="https://www.independent.org/article/2026/03/20/police-sue-critics-afroman/" data-start="1116" data-end="1190">https://www.independent.org/article/2026/03/20/police-sue-critics-afroman/</a></li>
<li data-section-id="1nalf35" data-start="1194" data-end="1328">Cesar Chavez accused of sexual abuse <a href="https://www.npr.org/2026/03/20/nx-s1-5754964/cesar-chavez-sexual-assault-allegations-legacy" data-start="1235" data-end="1326">https://www.npr.org/2026/03/20/nx-s1-5754964/cesar-chavez-sexual-assault-allegations-legacy</a></li>
<li data-section-id="1886xfh" data-start="1330" data-end="1470">Professor caught on hot mic discussing Black students <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/hunter-college-professor-hot-mic-rcna260945" data-start="1388" data-end="1468">https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/hunter-college-professor-hot-mic-rcna260945</a></li>
<li data-section-id="y6ezi4" data-start="1472" data-end="1625">Texas rapper faces execution with lyrics used as evidence <a href="https://www.theroot.com/rappers-try-to-stop-a-black-texas-mans-execution-based-2000094205" data-start="1534" data-end="1623">https://www.theroot.com/rappers-try-to-stop-a-black-texas-mans-execution-based-2000094205</a></li>
<li data-section-id="o6e613" data-start="1627" data-end="1768">Ray J responds to Ma$e and Shyne controversy <a href="https://www.theroot.com/brandy-speaks-out-after-ray-j-goes-off-on-these-popular-2000095820" data-start="1676" data-end="1766">https://www.theroot.com/brandy-speaks-out-after-ray-j-goes-off-on-these-popular-2000095820</a></li>
</ul>
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Stairway to Heaven Sent

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/78a347aa-3282-4ac5-837c-a72300032082/clips/f1123c51-a02e-4ced-adbb-b41801142440/transcript

Don't Let the Bed Bugs Bite

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/78a347aa-3282-4ac5-837c-a72300032082/clips/ba2b69dd-e95f-44d5-b23a-b41300011459/transcript

Intro

US-Iran Conflict

Kristi Noem Fired

Bill Clinton's Senate Testimony and Hillary's

Netflix's Deal with Paramount and Warner

Jonathan Majors' Controversial New Project

This week on Is The Mic Still On, the crew breaks down another packed news cycle, starting with rising tension in the US–Iran conflict and what escalation could mean moving forward.

Later, the conversation shifts to Kristi Noem’s exit, Bill Clinton’s Senate testimony and renewed attention around Hillary Clinton, before getting into major media moves involving Netflix, Paramount, and Warner.

The episode closes with reactions to Jonathan Majors’ latest project and why his return continues to spark debate.

Join the conversation and let us know which topic stood out most this week.

This week on Is The Mic Still On, the crew breaks down another packed news cycle, starting with rising tension in the US&ndash;Iran conflict and what escalation could mean moving forward.
Later, the conversation shifts to Kristi Noem&rsquo;s exit, Bill Clinton&rsquo;s Senate testimony and renewed attention around Hillary Clinton, before getting into major media moves involving Netflix, Paramount, and Warner.
The episode closes with reactions to Jonathan Majors&rsquo; latest project and why his return continues to spark debate.
Join the conversation and let us know which topic stood out most this week.

Iran War, Huh, Good God Y'all

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/78a347aa-3282-4ac5-837c-a72300032082/clips/523a8443-3af1-41d0-bcd0-b40a017c32de/transcript

Surviving the R. Kelly CBS Interview (feat. Raq)

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